Getting Your Abs Back, part 2

Here’s part 2, to getting your abs back after baby, no matter how long it’s been. I’ve worked with many moms to know that even 20+ years later their deeper abs may still be weak. Or really, they just never had someone to teach them how to reconnect these deep core muscles. For many moms this leads to that annoying low back pain, which I do believe for most can be prevented and can go away with proper exercises to strengthen your deeper abs.

First, be sure you’ve done part 1 of this series, click here. This will start you with basic but effective exercises. I know they may seem easy but do you really feel your deep abs working or is it your hips/low back/upper abs? Do them slowly.

Erica Ziel, mother of three & creator of Knocked-Up Fitness is one of southern California's most sought-after experts for fitness-infused Pilates and personal training. Erica created her Knocked-Up Fitness DVDs for women to stay fit and healthy during all stages of pregnancy. Exercise during pregnancy can have enormous benefits to both mom & baby, from having more energy, faster labor & delivery, to bouncing back quickly after baby.